WALKER COUNTY
PRESS
VOL 4 • ISSUE 27 PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit #60 WINNIE, TX
Thursday May 14, 2020
Huntsville ISD Promotes Principal to Asst. Super.
City Council Accepts Davidhizer Resignation
intendent of Student Services & Operations. Roberts is currently the principal of Huntsville High School and will be filling the vacancy created by Kevin Stanford who recently announced his intent to retire at the end of this school year after a 39 year dedicated career in education. Prior to joining Huntsville ISD two years ago, Roberts spent 13 years in the Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas serving in campus administration with imously approved the experience at both the Paul Davidhizar resigned from City Council By Wade Thibodeaux The Huntsville ISD recommendation by Su- junior and senior high during last Tuesday’s meeting. Board of Trustees met perintendent Dr. Scott levels. While the large for a special called Sheppard to hire Wil- majority of his profesmeeting on Thursday, liam C. “Bill” Roberts, sional career has (contd May 7, 2020, and unan- as the Assistant Super- on page 9)
By Wade Thibodeaux The Huntsville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 5 2020 at 6:00 pm. via teleconference. The Council reluctantly accepted the resignation of long standing City Councilman at large position 1 Paul Davidhizar. Much discussion was held on this topic as well as the appointment of his replacement. The first part of the discussion was about the effective date of his resignation and his ability to continue with the current meeting that (contd on page 14)
Blue Angels Fly Over Huntsville
Walker County Corona Virus Update By Wade Thibodeaux The latest information about the Covid-19 situation in Walker County as of press time has a total of 128 positive cases for the residents and 226 positive cases for TDCJ offenders. So far
38 of the residents have recovered or “Graduated out” and one fatality is being reported in the residents. Fifteen fatalities total have been reported in three of the prison units located in Walker County (Byrd-
1, Estelle-4, and Wynne-10). Updates to this situation are posted regularly to Walker County Press’s Facebook page and the complete report can be found there.
This picture of the famous Blue Angels was captured by local photographer Brian Blalock last Wednesday, May 6, 2020 as they flew over Huntsville on their trip from Dallas to Hous-
ton. The group has been performing fly overs all around the United States to show support and gratitude for the first responders and medical personnel who are on the front lines of the
fight against the Corona Virus. After the Blue Angels made a few loops around the Houston area they headed over to New Orleans to offer those guys and gals some support as well.